Associate Park Service Worker for In-House Tree Planting

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Park Service Worker performs and/or supervises tree maintenance and operational duties under general supervision. The role involves operating heavy-duty vehicles and powered field equipment; participating in construction, demolition, soil removal, planting, pruning, tree handling, and landscaping projects; maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles; keeping work records; and periodically training or supervising employees or volunteer crews. The position is based at Olmsted Center in Queens and is open only to current full-time, annually paid Parks employees.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or one year of full-time experience in one of those areas.
• Possess a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in New York State and maintain it during employment. There may be age requirements to obtain the license.
• Must be a current full-time, annually paid Parks employee.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise personnel engaged in tree maintenance and operational duties under general supervision.
• Operate heavy-duty vehicles and powered field equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders, mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers, and chainsaws.
• Participate in assigned projects, including construction, concrete demolition and removal, soil removal, planting, pruning, tree loading and unloading, and spreading soil, mulch, and compost.
• Assist with maintenance checks and repairs of tools, equipment, and vehicles, including routine servicing and tire changes.
• Operate and maintain hand and power gardening tools and equipment.
• Perform landscaping, planting, and tree maintenance tasks.
• Assist in maintaining accurate work orders, timesheets, and other documentation.
• Periodically train or supervise employees and/or volunteer crews as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED